Easy to use To soak basil seeds, add 8 ounces (237 ml or 1 cup) of water per 1 tablespoon (13 grams or 0.5 ounces) of basil seeds. Use more water if desired, as the seeds only absorb as much as needed. Using too little water may cause the seeds to clump as they hydrate. Let the seeds soak for about 15 minutes. As the seeds swell, they approximately triple in size. Additionally, the gel-like outer portion turns gray. The center of a soaked basil seed remains black. This part has a light crunch when you chew it — similar to tapioca. Strain the soaked basil seeds and add them to your recipe. If a recipe contains a lot of liquid, such as soup, pre-soaking is unnecessary. | Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does it has good aromaA: It does not have a real scent Q: Is the item pureA: Yes, our products are free of anti-caking or anti clumping agents or other harmful additives, that's make our products higher quality. Q: Is this product NON-GMOA: Yes, all Rani Brand products are free from any genetically modified ingredients Q: Is this product all naturalA: Yes & Non-GMO as well Q: Is this product VeganA: Yes, no animal products are used to produce this product. | Gluten Friendly Q: Are Rani Brand Spices KosherA: Yes and No. All of our products are inherently kosher, though it does not have a specific kosher company designation. Our company does not process any dairy or meat products whatsoever. Q: Is this product Gluten FriendlyA: Yes, It is Gluten Friendly, but remember, this product was processed on machine that also process Peanut, Treenuts and Sesame Seeds. Ingredients: Holy Basil Seeds Product of India | About Us Established in 1979 in a small grocery store in Culver City, CA by the name of Bharat Bazaar. I was 3 years old when my parents opened this shop and literally grew up in this business. I, and by that translating to Rani, was founded on a passion for quality, value and health. Working in close partnership with our suppliers enables us to offer the freshest highest quality ingredients at a superior value. We have never cut corners, always insisting on the higher quality, higher grade. We built a brand on trust, a trust that our customers have been giving us for over 35 years. Our products are sourced from family farms, cleaned, ground & packaged in the same facility for the highest quality control and hygiene. We go around the world to bring you the exotic flavors of India & surrounding South Asian flavors. |